Pakistan's state-owned airline PIA auctioned for Rs 4,320 crore; It is bought by...
Tahir Qureshi December 23, 2025 11:14 PM IST
The Pakistani government had estimated Rs 3,200 crore for the airline's sale, but received Rs 1,320 crore more.
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Tahir Qureshi December 23, 2025 11:14 PM IST
The Pakistani government had estimated Rs 3,200 crore for the airline's sale, but received Rs 1,320 crore more.
Analiza Pathak December 4, 2025 7:04 AM IST
Four bidders have been pre-qualified for the sale: Lucky Cement Consortium, Arif Habib Corporation Consortium, Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited and Air Blue Limited.
Analiza Pathak May 29, 2025 12:59 PM IST
To make the deal more attractive, the Pakistani government has introduced new incentives. These include GST (Goods and Services Tax) exemptions and removing loans from its balance sheet.
ANI October 31, 2024 12:10 AM IST
Earlier, on October 3, potential buyers introduced new conditions, particularly regarding the airline's employees. During a Senate Privatisation Committee meeting chaired by Senator Talal Chaudhry, it was revealed that companies interested in acquiring PIA are requesting significant changes, ARY News reported.
ANI September 2, 2024 9:07 AM IST
The CAA has decided that no passenger will be denied boarding due to disagreements in PNR at the time of ticket booking and travel.
Joy Pillai May 30, 2024 8:03 AM IST
The Pakistan government has invoked the Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 in a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted airline operations. The act grants Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) authority to take punitive measures against employees who defy lawful directives, as reported by ARY News.
India.com Business Desk October 18, 2023 12:35 PM IST
The fuel shortage for Pakistan International Airlines was caused after the state-owned Pakistan State Oil (PSO) suspended its supply over unpaid dues.
IANS May 7, 2023 7:28 PM IST
On the instructions of the air traffic controller, the pilot initiated the go-around approach, during which he lost his way due to heavy rain and low altitude.
Trending Desk September 19, 2022 2:55 PM IST
A passenger on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Peshawar to Dubai flight created ruckus midflight when he started kicking the aircraft's window.
India.com News Desk October 14, 2021 6:13 PM IST
Earlier, the Taliban warned PIA and Afghan carrier Kam Air that their Afghan operations risked being blocked unless they agreed to cut ticket prices.
India.com News Desk March 16, 2021 11:32 AM IST
A similar balloon designed like a PIA plane was recovered by J&K police last week.
India.com News Desk June 30, 2020 8:21 PM IST
The PIA also added that it will temporarily discontinue all its flight operations to Europe.
India.com News Desk June 24, 2020 4:11 PM IST
The preliminary report showed that pilot and air traffic control officials were responsible for the plane crash.
PTI May 25, 2020 4:19 PM IST
The plane, which was on its way to Karachi from Lahore, crashed into a residential colony barely a minute before it was scheduled to land at the Karachi Airport.
India.com Viral News Desk May 23, 2020 3:13 PM IST
The horrifying incident of Pakistan plane crash in a residential area, moments before landing, reminds netizens of how fragile life is. Twitterati flood condolence messages
India.com News Desk May 23, 2020 12:00 AM IST
When the pilot informed the ATC that he has lost both the engines on the Airbus A320 aircraft, the ATC officials asked him to confirm if he's carrying out a "belly landing".
India.com News Desk May 22, 2020 6:58 PM IST
The PIA flight, on its way from Lahore to Karachi, crashed barely a minute before it was scheduled to land at the Karachi International Airport.
India.com News Desk May 22, 2020 4:08 PM IST
The fight A320 was carrying more than 90 people. Sindh's Minister of Health and Population Welfare has declared emergency in all major hospitals of Karachi following the plane crash.
India.com News Desk April 16, 2020 10:13 AM IST
There were many empty seats on the flight, but no passenger was allowed to travel as social distancing was being maintained. Plus, the authorities said that there are no quarantine arrangements at Pakistani airports.
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